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1 Select the lasso tool as shown in the screen shot below and by holding down the left mouse button begin to draw around the edge of a shape that you want to cut out. It is very fiddly but O.K. if you just want a quick selection. The magic wand and marquee tools (see other tutorials) are much better. When you get close to your original starting point a black square appears near your curser and double clicking will then complete the shape.
2, You can then use Edit and Cut and Edit and Past to paste your shape into a new document.
3. Using the Polygon cutting tool as shown below is a little more accurate. 4. The polygon cutting tool lets you do a series of straight lines by continually clicking the left mouse button until you get to the end of your selection. The video gives you more tips on these tools.

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